Music Reviews
Come With Me: Puff Daddy ft. Jimmy Page
Puff Daddy ft. Jimmy Page
“Come With Me”
“Godzilla”: The Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bad Boy Records
Due to some previous considerable success with his rock remix of “It’s All About The Benjamins”, Puff Daddy was selected to take another jab at the rock genre for motion picture soundtrack to 1998’s “Godzilla”. Here he …
Eminem - My Name Is - Single
Without question, not Eminems best track and yet it remains a classic, why? Because My Name Is was the track that seemed to really announce Eminem on the world stage.
It wasn’t his first song or from his first album but it was the one that captured peoples attention and …
Glen Campbell: Glen Campbell Live CD
Glen Campbell: Glen Campbell Live was recorded at the Goodtime Theater in August 1994. I love live albums that let you have a feel for the audience and how the performer responds to it. I have a similar album back in the middle of Campbell’s heyday and …
“Be Without You”
“Be Without You”
Performer: Mary J. Blige
Every since I can remember, I have been a fan–I use the term loosely–of Mary J. Blige’s music. I say I use the term loosely because I don’t really consider myself a fan: Fans stand out in the rain for concert tickets; fans plaster …
Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be
Overview —“ The Thing That Should Not Be is the third track on Metallica’s record Master Of Puppets and is quite a different track in sound compared to the first two: Battery and Master Of Puppets. Whereas Battery and Master Of Puppets were extremely fast songs, The Thing That …
Maxwell - Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite (album)
Maxwell’s first 1996 album “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite”, is one of my most favorite albums ever. The album exemplifies Maxwell’s soulful and unique voice. I remember when I went into the music store a while back, the manager in the store recommended that I should try …
“Guilty Until Proven Innocent” (2001): Jay-Z ft. R. Kelly
Jay-Z ft. R. Kelly
“Guilty Until Proven Innocent”
The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
Roc-A-Fella Records
Director: Paul Hunter
“Guilty Until Proven Innocent” is the third and final single and music video from Jay-Z’s fifth album “The Dynasty: Roc La Familia”, following “I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me)” and “Change The Game”. …
Cam’ron : “Purple Haze” cd
The Cam’ron cd which is title “Purple Haze” was released in 2004 after a long waiting period for fans. Once Cam was released from Rocafella this cd was released and I was very happy when I actually was able to listen to this cd. It features the single “Killa …
Green Day-American Idiot CD
This is an ambitious work from a long-standing fan favorite. When Green Day emerged with silly punk tunes ten years ago, no one would have ever imagined they would rise to such heights. This is an epic work. While it does have songs that are easily …
Metallica - Disposable Heroes (Song)
Overview —“ Disposable Heroes, the fifth track on Metallica’s third record Master Of Puppets takes a sound which is similar to the title track and somehow seems to manage it in terms of excellent songwriting and just a great sound overall. Whereas Master Of Puppets did have a more …
Neutral Milk Hotel - A Baby For Pree (Song)
A Baby For Pree is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and is the fourth song on their debut album, On Avery Island. In contrast to the previous couple of songs on this record, the instrumentation on A Baby For Pree is incredibly stripped down and has a much …
Party in the USA Music Video by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has gained a lot of fame since she came to the Hannah Montana song. Her latest song, “Party in the USA”, practically went viral. It is ridiculous how successful she has been, even with older age groups like college aged kids. Her music video for Party in …
Justin Bieber - Love Yourself (Song)
Justin Bieber’s re-invention proved to be really a success. Ever since he dropped his big ego and spoiled-boy personality, hype built up around him until it was big enough for people to check out his music again.
For all we know, only teens were here for him before his comeback …
Ibanez AEB10E Electric Acoustic Bass
I went to check out guitars since my friend suddenly has an interest in learning to play a musical instrument. Since my cousin brother is a guitar player, I asked for his advice on getting one. He recommended Ibanez AEB10E to me.
When I first …
Album : Survivor - Survivor (1979)
While Survivor may be known widely as that band who wrote EYE OF THE TIGER and BURNING HEART for the rocky movies, fans of the band like myself know that there is oh so much more to them than those two hits.
This self-titled album arrived in 1979 and …
Brad Paisley
We have Nissan Mega Tickets, The Nissan Pavilion is in Bristow Virgina around seventy miles from BAltimore. With the Mega Tickets we get to see six country music shows a year. Brad Paisley is one of the stars that we are going to be able to see …
The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl (Song)
Fell In Love With A Girl is a song by the White Stripes which appears on their album White Blood Cells. The track opens up with a fairly recognizable riff which is incredibly energetic before Jack’s vocals come in as well as Meg’s drumming. The vocal delivery is incredibly …
One Time a song from Justin Bieber
One Time is a debut song of the Canadian Singer 16 year old artist Justin Bieber. Redzone Entertainment produces it. One of the songs that is part of the album, My World. I admit, it sounds cool at the first time I heard it and when I get used …
The Yamaha DGX 305 Portable Grand
The DGX 305 Portable Grand is a 76-key keyboard from Yamaha. It comes with a user manual, accessory CD-ROM, and music rest but I bought mine from a music store that gave me a free keyboard stand and a Yamaha power supply which is good considering that the …
Avenged Sevenfold-Avenged Sevenfold
This is the second album released from heavy metal superstars Avenged Sevenfold. In comparison to the first album —˜City of Evil’, it’s just as heavy, just as raw, and just as brilliant. If you’re not a fan of metal music then I would stop reading this review right now! Not …
Coldplay: Viva La Vida
After the Storming sucess of there previous 3 albums, Coldplay After a World Tour, Promoting there 3rd Album, X & Y. began Work on there fourth Album.
Being a Huge Fan of the previous 3 studio albums, Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and X & Y. I …
Ozzmosis, 1995 Album by Ozzy Osbourne
I probably would not have been prompted to write a review of this album in particular, if I hadn’t gotten to stumble upon quite negative reviews of this album online. If you go by the reviews that are online, you will definitely form the impression that this album is …
Scars On Broadway - World Long Gone (Music Video)
Overview —“ World Long Gone, the second music video and single released by Scars On Broadway is pretty much a performance music video, however there’s an audience to this performance, and these audience members carry the meaning of the song. I like this concept because it isn’t just a …
The Rolling Stones - Dancing With Mr. D (Song)
Dancing With Mr. D is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their record Goats Head Soup. The track starts off with a fairly laid-back guitar riff from Richards which seems to have a blues feel to it but the drum rhythm sort of gives the song …
311 - Don’t Tread on Me
311 is an alternative rock band that I think they are so unique and interesting. The genre that they play is not just alternative rock like the other band but also bring some reggae dance color in the music. Its make the song so atrractive and different from the …
Josh Groban’s CD: Closer
My cousin, John, has a gamut of a collection of CD’s and DVD’s. One time while we were out for lunch he announced that he had to go to a near by music store because he wanted to buy the latest release of Josh Groban under Warner Brother Records: …
Only by the Night, by Kings of Leon
I wasn’t anticipating much from the Tennessee band the Kings of Leon when I foremost heard they were releasing a fresh album, and this is mostly since they haven’t done something major (in my view) like Aha Shake Heartbreak. Their final album, Because of the Times, did okay with the …
Holton Farkas H179 French Horn
As a college graduation present, my grandmother offered to buy me a horn. I wanted a Conn 8D like my professor and all the really good horn players had. I settled on the Holton Farkas model because it was more in our price range ($1200).
This …
The Flaming Lips - The Magician Vs. The Headache (Song)
The Magician Vs. The Headache is a song by The Flaming Lips which appears on their album Hit To Death In The Future Head. In terms of the sound on this track, the band goes with a moderate tempo which works well enough. The verse of the track is …
Anberlin: Cities
I have been a fan of this band ever since they started and I must say that this CD is a work of art. I bought it at a special price of $10.00 the day it came out and I couldn’t of been happier. As soon as I opened …
Blake Robinson Orchestra
Within the past decade, music from video games have developed into a genre all for themselves. Its not as if they have just become popular. Dating back to the 1980’s, the melodic themes for The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, and Metroid engrained themselves into the …
Waterfalls by TLC
Waterfalls by TLC is a song that is smooth going and sweet. I like the song because it sooths my mind and is not like other rap songs. The song talks about how guys need to stop chasing after things they are not going to get but waterfalls is …
Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - There’ll Be Some Changes (song)
“There’ll Be Some Changes Made” is a collaboration effort of 2 amazing guitarists. Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame, and Chet Atkins of well… Chet Atkins fame contribute to this amazing song. Although the song itself is a cover version, the original performers of the song were Benton Overstreet, …
Aceyalone Magnificant City CD
Aceyalone is one talented Rapper. Being one of the legendary members of the multi-talented group Living Legends and the Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone has paid his dues in the music scene, and has emerged as one of the top rappers in the West Coast Hip Hop scene.
With that out of …
Girlfriend by Avril Lavinge
Girlfriend by avril lavinge is a song about a girl trying to get other girls guys to date her and make them break up over the matter. Why you wonder she would do that well it’s because that’s is how life goes and she is only doing it out …
Joe Budden Padded Room Album Session
If you do not know who Joe budden is then you probably has been under a rock somewhere. However, you should get to know him because he is one of the best and most under rated rap stars that currently do not have a record label deal. The reason …
Tell me I was dreaming by Travis Trit
Tell me I was dreaming is a love ballad by Travis Tritt. It is the type of song that typically brings tears to most of us. The video is not what I expected the first time I heard the song and then watched the video. It was a unique …
Jay Z
I don’t really like Jay Z as a rapper. I never liked his flow style or voice. But I do have to say I do like his diss songs and his hardcore lyrics. I don’t really like his commercial songs though. As a business man I have to respect him. …
Led Zeppelin - Ramble On (Song)
Ramble On is a song by Led Zeppelin which appears on their second record, Led Zeppelin II. Ramble On begins with an acoustic guitar pattern primarily in the right channel and also an interesting percussive rhythm and bass line as well. Plant comes in with the vocals of the …
Relapse Eminem’s album
I recently got Eminem’s brand new music album, Relapse. I have been a die hard fan of Eminem’s music (And his straight-forward approach towards celebrities). The album has put up a great approach towards music, as this album incorporates a story within itself. Their are great CD covers, and …
Iron Maiden - Montsegur (Song)
Montsegur is a song by Iron Maiden which appears on their album Dance Of Death. The track starts off with a very heavy and aggressive guitar riff accompanied by Steve Harris’ bass and Nicko McBrain’s drums. Dickinson soon comes in with the vocal performance and he sounds decent during …
The Cranberries - Bury The Hatchet (1999)
After the difficulties which arose with To The Faithful Departed, The Cranberries decided to call it quits for a while, they returned to their long-neglected families, had those breaks they really really needed, since the beginnining of their career. This is pretty much the background story to Bury The …
Weezer - Falling For You (Song)
Falling For You is a song by Weezer which appears on their sophomore effort, Pinkerton. Opening up with a clean guitar intro that sounds incredibly delicate and gentle, the band doesn’t waste too much time in kicking in the distortion and going into the bulk of the song led …
Iyiyi- Cody Simpson (Single)
Iyiyi love this song!! (haha get it) This is one of Codys first songs on iTunes with the other one being Summertime. I came across Cody on YouTube actually and fell in love with him instantly. You cannot help but just fall in love with this talented aussie. This …
Megadeth - Five Magics (Song)
Five Magics is a song by Megadeth which appears on their record Rust In Peace. The track starts off with an extremely aggressive riff from the guitars accompanied by a pounding bass and drum rhythm. After this brief assault of thrash metal, the track goes somewhat quieter with the …
Jumpin’, Jumpin’ (2000): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: Jumpin Jumpin
Album: The Writings On The Wall
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Joseph Kahn
“Jumpin’, Jumpin’” is the fourth single and music video from Destiny’s Child’s second album titled “The Writings On The Wall”, following the previous singles, “Bills, Bills, Bills”, “Bug-a-Boo”, and “Say My Name”. Interestingly enough, this was …
The Rolling Stones - Break The Spell (Song)
Break The Spell is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their record Steel Wheels. This song starts off with sort of an odd sounding guitar riff which goes back and forth between the right and left channel in sort of a sweeping effect. Jagger comes in …
Neutral Milk Hotel - Tuesday Moon (Song)
Tuesday Moon is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and is the fourth and final track on their EP release, Everything Is. After listening to a mess of noise which was deemed as Aunt Eggma Blowtorch, I’m hoping that this track can return to a slightly more conventional form …
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular (Album)
Oracular Spectacular is the second album released by MGMT following their debut, Climbing To New Lows. Now, many people will know about this album due to some wonderful singles released such as Time To Pretend, Electric Feel, and Kids, but what I want to stress in this review is …
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